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Lima East VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lima East, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lima East VIC is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lima East is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in Lima East is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Lima East has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Lima East has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lima East is $1,040.

There were 3 recorded offences in Lima East in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Lima East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lima East Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$556/wk

$28,912 per year

#7652 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,040/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Lima East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (82) Female 48.8% (78)

Population Density

3.0

people per km²

165 people · 54.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,300

Family income/wk

Lima East Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lima East Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.0% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.0% 29 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Lima East Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Lima East Religion

No Religion

57.2%

Anglican

13.3%

Catholic

10.8%

Christian (other)

4.8%

Not stated

4.8%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Baptist

2.4%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lima East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Lima East Employment

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Employed full-time

30.4% 38 people

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Employed part-time

19.2% 24 people

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Not in labour force

50.4% 63 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Lima East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.0%

Bachelor Degree

21.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Lima East Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.4%

Professionals

22.2%

Managers

17.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Labourers

8.9%

Sales Workers

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Lima East Field of Study

Engineering

30.8%

Health

17.9%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Creative Arts

12.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.8%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Lima East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lima East Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

10.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lima East Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 75

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Separated

3.1% 4

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Divorced

12.4% 16

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Widowed

4.7% 6

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Never married

21.7% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lima East Ancestry

Australian

37.2%

English

34.5%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

7.6%

German

3.6%

Dutch

3.1%

Maltese

2.2%

Polish

1.8%

Other

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lima East School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

28.0%

Primary — Catholic

24.0%

Primary — Government

20.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.0%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Lima East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 21

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 299

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Lima East Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.0% 34

—

Not a volunteer

74.0% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lima East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

19.2%

$450-$599/mo

11.5%

$800-$999/mo

11.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lima East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.0%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Lima East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.3%

2 vehicles

49.3%

3 vehicles

18.7%

4+ vehicles

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Lima East Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.4%

3 bedrooms

47.8%

4 bedrooms

34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Lima East Population Mobility

1.9%

moved in the last year

22.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lima East Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

305

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lima East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Lima East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

18.4%

$300-$399/wk

9.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

11.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lima East Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.8%

Couple — children under 15

41.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Couple — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lima East Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 8

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Never served

93.8% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lima East Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.5% 28

—

Did not provide

78.5% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lima East Children Ever Born

No children

16.7%

1 child

7.1%

2 children

57.1%

3 children

11.9%

4 children

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Lima East When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Lima East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

27.8%

15–29 hours

29.3%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Lima East Household Size

1 person

32.8%

2 persons

56.7%

4 persons

4.5%

5 persons

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lima East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

151

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Lima East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Blended family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lima East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Lima East Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,069/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Lima East

Your weekly income

≈ $4,632/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $794/wk

Rent share 25.7%

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Lima East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Adams Estate

Pop: 83 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dunach

Pop: 83 Income: $469/wk Rent: $200/wk

Havelock

Pop: 83 Income: $483/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kerrie

Pop: 83 Income: $825/wk Rent: $210/wk

Mepunga West

Pop: 83 Income: $1,105/wk Rent: $290/wk

Ranceby

Pop: 83 Income: $606/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lima East

What is the population of Lima East VIC?

The population of Lima East VIC is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Lima East is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lima East?

The median personal income in Lima East VIC is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $1,069 per week.Family income is $1,300 per week.Lima East is ranked #7,652 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lima East?

Median rent in Lima East VIC is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Lima East ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lima East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lima East VIC is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lima East?

The median age in Lima East VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lima East a good suburb to live in?

Lima East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 165.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21506. All dollar figures in AUD.